Underground Utility Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: EHS Manager

Operating Unit: CNS

Department: Safety

Reports To: Director of Safety

Employment Status: Full-Time

Primary Location: Reno, NV

Compensation: $105,000-$115,000

Company Profile: Congruex is looking for an EHS Manager to join our team.

Primary responsibilities include administration and management of a comprehensive HSE training and program compliance, promoting and ensuring safe work practices, conditions, and worker activities of CNS subcontractor, sub‑tiered subcontractor employees; and integration of our company HSE policies with client HSE programs. Support all HSE efforts for CNS and promote Congruex safety culture.

• Civil Underground Utility and/or OSP background
• Promote a positive attitude and the INCIDENT FREE philosophy
• Coordinate HSE activities with CNS customers
• Plan, direct and conduct periodic HSE assessments of sites and offices
• Annual HSE training (DFWP employee, DFWP supervisor, confined space, trench, and excavation safety, first aid, CPR, competent person, 10‑ and 30‑hour OSHA training)
• DOT compliance (drivers, trucks, and trailers)
• Develop, organize, and provide additional safety training aside from annual training
• Conduct CNS HSE orientations to acquaint employees with project conditions, safety work practices and procedures, and continuing HSE education programs
• Monitor subcontractors’ and sub‑tiered subcontractors’ compliance with applicable HSE requirements
• Supervise/assist in the facilitation/conducting of incident investigations. Ensure structured incident case management practices are consistently followed
• Train and advise personnel on HSE regulations, assessments, and process activities
• Conduct HSE activities for stimulating and maintaining interest of employees
• Interpret HSE regulations and requirements for CNS and all our projects
• Complete and file timely HSE reports, and other reports as required
• Ensure relevant reports are reviewed by Director of Safety, and CNS leadership team members
• Issue regular reports displaying HSE performance and incident trends
• Advise employees of hazardous conditions/concerns or near miss incidents
• Facilitate Safety Committees, ensure meetings are being held as scheduled, and manage the meeting notes and action items
• Recommend disciplinary measures for HSE violations
• Maintain employee training records and OSHA required records
• Potential for domestic travel

• 5‑10 years in an HSE manager position
• 2‑3 years in the role of HSE trainer for the Industrial Construction industry
• Minimum of 3 years of experience and knowledge in underground utility construction
• Professional knowledge of federal standards (OSHA 29 CFR 1910 / 29 CFR 1926, EPA, DOT) for Industrial Construction and Operations environments
• Knowledge of and/or ability to research the Federal, State and Local safety and environmental regulations and their applications to the facilities

• Possesses interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with individuals both internally and externally
• Possesses the ability to use various personal computers including spreadsheet, word processing, database, and graphics software
• Possesses the ability to analyze problems and make independent judgment to initiate corrective action or resolution
• Ability to function in an outside and inside industrial environment including stairs, ladders, heights, areas of limited access and rough ground
• Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice
• Typical Construction/Plant/Manufacturing environment
• Additional training / experience in trench and excavation, shoring, confined space, traffic control and DOT compliance

• CHST
• Associate degree in Occupational Safety and Health
• OSHA 500

Competitive compensation, health benefits, wellness resources, 401(k) retirement planning, and employee recognition and leadership development programs. Options may vary by geographic location.

The salary will be determined based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at‑will” employment relationship.